TOON'S BAR & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3857 N SOUTHPORT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).

23 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

118

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 8

2026

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JAN 6

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 60F, CHEESE AT 58F AND HAMBURGERS AT 60F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS MEATS AND CHEESES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

REPLACE THE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE AND SEAL PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE DUST BUILDUP ON THE WIRE STORAGE SHELVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

JAN 27

2025

PASS 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLE AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST RAPAINT/REPLACE SHELVING

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES FOR PRODUCT ELEVATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASMENT. MUST USE APPROVED SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ENCRUSTED INSIDE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE FIRST FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED IN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NP COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMOLOYEES/CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE ANAD MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNEATH FOOD STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD PREP TABLES IN BASEMENT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS INSIDE THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BIGOPENING INTO CEILING AROUND PIPE IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST SEAL OPENING AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR. ALSO OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 19

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

MAR 12

2024

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OPEN WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN TO THE OUTDOORS NOT SCREENED. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING MESH SCREEN ON OPEN KITCHEN WINDOW TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS IN POOR REPAIR WITH CRACKED/DAMAGED PLASTIC. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS AT THE BASEMENT HAND WASHING SINK AND THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

BOTTOM METAL SHELVING OF THE KITCHEN PREP TABLE NOTED DIRTY/RUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE RUST.----MUST NOT USE TINFOIL AS LINER FOR TO GO CONTAINER HOLDER. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF PEELED TIN FOIL.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY FOOD ENCRUSTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

COOK ON SITE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 1-26-23 REPORT #2570287NOT CORRECTED. #10-: NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.#55- NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

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JAN 26

2023

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NOTED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASH SINNKS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED CLUTTER AT THE FAR END OF BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE ON FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDNG PLACES FOR PEST.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING OF THE BASMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE. ALSO NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON WALL BY THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

FEB 22

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

FEB 15

2022

FAIL 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED BLACK DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY/CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

FEB 26

2021

PASS 7 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEANED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA ON SHELVES AND INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY OR UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST

Serious Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED HOLES AND OPENING ON WALL BY THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS WHERE EVER NECESSARY TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE FIRST FLOOR BAR, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE WITH STANDING WATER AND AT THE FAR END DRY STORAGE ALL AT THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP/DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE HUD, ON PIPES/CONDUITS, AND EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS, AND PIPES/CONDUITS.

JUL 1

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED SLIGHT MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WRITTEN AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDDER." ESTABLISHMENT IS SERVING BURGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED OUTSIDE IN REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH UNISEX BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

APR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations

Minor Other

4. PROPER USE OF RESTRICTION AND EXCLUSION

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND A POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MISSING SPLASH GUARDS ON BOTH SIDES OF THE KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PREP AREA WET WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED COOK NOT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN GLOVE USE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF THE BOX FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER, THROUGHOUT KITCHEN STORAGE. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED WALL MOUNTED FRY SLICER IN THE BASEMENT PREP. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CRACKED/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE THE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

JUN 14

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVES WITH POROUS NOT CLEANABLE SURFACE ,USED FOR CLEAN POTS IN BASEMENT AREA,ALSO RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN BEER/FOOD COOLER IN BASEMENT.PROVIDE A SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACES. SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN PREP COOLER AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE KITCHEN.SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE SURFACE. EXCESS DUCT TAPE IS USED FOR EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO HOLD PANELS SAID TAPE IS DIRTY,BROKEN AND UNSEALED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL PARTS INCLUDE RAW WOOD COVERED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL IN PLACE OF PANEL AT RIGHT SIDE OF THE UNIT, OR REPLACE UNIT.DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MINIMUM OF ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE INSTALLED AT BASEMENT PREP AREA.EVIDENCE OF EXPOSED HAND SINK USED OTHER THAN HAND WASHING. FAUCET NECK AT JOINT IS LEAKING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,REPAIR

JUN 11

2018

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-4-18,REPORT# 2176669. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090. TODAY 6-11-18 STILL NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT POTABLE WATER LINE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

JUN 4

2018

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6-14-17,REPORT #2064261. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. WE OBSERVED TODAY 6-4-18 NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYERS,ACCUMULATION OF DUST ON PIPES UNDER THE BAR COUNTER.REMOVE GRIME BUILD-UP AROUND LID OF THE BEER CHEST COOLER BEHIND BAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLUID SPILLAGE BY THE SODA BOXES IN BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AREA REMOVE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL UNDER BAR COUNTER.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

HOLES ON WALLS UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.SEAL SAID WALL

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

JUN 14

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHNADLER CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.

JUL 18

2016

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING INDIDE PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT IN THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE ARE. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OF THE FLOOR

AUG 18

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY IN PUBLIC VIEW.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS ALSO OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED ONE LIGHT BULB NOT COVERED/PROTECTED ABOVE BASEMENT PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR SAID LIGHT BULB.

Minor Employee Hygiene

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL AT BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EXPOSED HANDWASH BOWL WITH RUNNING HOT AND COLD WATER AT BAR.

OCT 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND AN UN-OPENED PACKAGE OF CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER STORED ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE DEAD FLYS FROM INSIDE THE SHIELD.

JUN 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND AN OLD CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND PERMANENT STAINS. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED CUTTING BOARD AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE RESERVOR IN THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF THE ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH A BLACK SPOTTED SUBSTANCE. THE AREA SOILED WAS NOT IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH ICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

FOUND THE SODA GUN HOLDERS SOILED AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER REPLACE THE SODA GUN HOLDERS OR DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 16

2013

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS IN KITCHEN FOOD AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

WIPING CLOTHES STORED UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAY 21

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS NOT CLEAN AT BASEMENT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND SODA MACHINE.(i.e.CHECK VALVES)

AUG 15

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW

In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. WASTE WATER OVERFLOWING FROM GREASE TRAP INTO FLOOR IN PREP AREA, WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO FIX A PROBLEM.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030 H000074084-16 ****PLUMBER ON SIDE ABLE TO FIX PROBLEM.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR LID OF CHEST FREEZER,INSULATION EXPOSED,IN BASEMENT AREA.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE FAUCET AT BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 16

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET IN REACH IN FREZEER IN PREP AREA,1ST FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PREP CUTTING BOARD(KITCHEN).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.DETAIL CLEAN SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WATER PIPE,ABOVE CLEAN GLASSES(BAR AREA).ICE BUILD-UP IN REACH-IN FREEZER IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA,MUST BE REMOVED,UNABLE TO CLOSE DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.REPAIR LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP AREA,ALSO WELD LAST COMPARTMENT SINK(WATER LEAKING FROM OUTER SEAMS) NEXT TO COOLER IN 1ST PREP AREA.

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